Origin
Holly Hill, SC
Morning in Holly Hill on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holly Hill, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holly Hill, SC
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Goose Creek, SC
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 38.1-mile drive from Holly Hill to Goose Creek, South Carolina, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 48 minutes to complete. The journey primarily utilizes I-26, making it a highway-focused trip with a projected fuel cost of around $6. Given its short duration and focus on interstates, it’s an easy excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a simple and efficient connection between these two South Carolina locales. You'll find it a practical option for a quick trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Gardner Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Judge Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| University Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Goose Creek Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Old State Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| The Oaks Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 27.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Hill, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on US 176
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old State Road
2
Turn right onto SC 453
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Gardner Boulevard
3
Continue on SC 453
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Judge Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
5
Merge onto I 26
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 205B
Toward US 78 East: Goose Creek
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 78
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
University Boulevard
8
Continue on Goose Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Goose Creek Road
9
Continue on Goose Creek Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Creek Road
10
Continue on Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old State Road
11
Continue on Old State Road
237 ft
·
14 sec
·
Old State Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Holly Hill, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 38 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 453 / Gardner Boulevard
Turn right onto SC 453 / Gardner Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 78 East: Goose Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 205B
Toward US 78 East: Goose Creek
5
38 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Old State Road
Continue onto Old State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
38 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
The Oaks Avenue
Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.96 one way
$11.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Goose Creek, SC
Morning in Goose Creek on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 38.1-mile route, with 73% of the drive taking place on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.7 miles along I-26, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on the interstate, you'll also navigate segments on Gardner Boulevard and Judge Street. This blend suggests a transition from faster highway speeds to more local road conditions as you approach your destination, providing a varied driving feel over the 48-minute journey.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Gardner Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SC 453 / Gardner Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SC 453 / Gardner Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SC 453 / Gardner Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goose Creek, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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